Dundee United boss Tam Courts believed it “was written in the stars” that Tony Watt would score his first goal for the Tangerines against former club Motherwell at Tannadice.The home side took the lead through a stunning Dylan Levitt first-half strike with Watt sealing the points after the break.Overall, it was a memorable night for the Tangerines with Kevin McDonald making his debut...Full Story »

Kilmarnock lost ground in the Scottish Championship title race with a 2-1 home defeat to Ayr.Things began well for the hosts when Fraser Murray converted Christopher Burke’s pass to open the scoring after only seven minutes.However, the lead was short-lived as Sean McGinty set up James Maxwell to score the equaliser with just 14 minutes on the clock.Aidan McAdams made a fine save to deny C...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou praised his Celtic side’s resilience after their 3-2 win over Aberdeen stretched their unbeaten run in the cinch Premiership to 20 games.The visitors to Pittodrie were two goals to the good after 20 minutes with counters from the Portuguese winger Jota and midfielder Matt O’Riley.Celtic were well in control until goals after the break from Dons striker Christian Rami...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira hailed Wilfried Zaha’s performance in the draw with Norwich despite his second-half penalty miss, telling the forward the display should be his benchmark for the rest of the season.Zaha’s night went from the sublime to the ridiculous with a superb solo equaliser followed by an awful spot-kick as Palace came from behind to draw 1-1 at Carrow Road.Aft...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola brushed off suggestions Manchester City are the best side in the world after moving 12 points clear in the Premier League.The champions saw off Brentford 2-0 on Wednesday to tighten their already firm grip on the title race.Their form continues to attract plaudits but manager Guardiola, who felt his team had needed to dig deep and be patient to see off the Bees, claimed only to be ...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney felt his side were denied a clear penalty during their 2-0 defeat at Ibrox.With Rangers leading through James Tavernier’s fifth-minute spot-kick after Paul McGinn brought down Ryan Kent, Hibs claimed for their own penalty when home defender Calvin Bassey grappled with Ryan Porteous at a corner.However, referee Nick Walsh gave a free-kick to Rangers.The incid...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson launched a savage attack on his players after their 4-0 relegation battle defeat at Cardiff.The defeat allowed the Bluebirds to open up a 12-point gap on Ferguson’s side in the third relegation spot.“I’m devastated. It was a humiliation and a complete embarrassment to the club. A performance of that level in a game of this magnitude will never, ever be acceptabl...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder refused to blame Joe Lumley after the goalkeeper’s horrendous mistake in the 2-2 draw at QPR.Ilias Chair put the home side in front before Dael Fry levelled with only the second goal of his career.The hosts regained the lead 16 seconds into the second half when Lumley, playing against his former club, collected Anfernee Dijksteel’s back-pass and gifted...Full Story »

Boss Steven Gerrard tipped Jacob Ramsey for England after his brace in Aston Villa’s thrilling draw with Leeds.The midfielder struck twice but Villa still lost a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3 at home.Philippe Coutinho’s second goal in three games and Ramsey’s double had put the host in charge after Daniel James’ opener.James made it 3-2 in first-half stoppage time and Diego Lloren...Full Story »

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl said his side’s dramatic win at Tottenham was one of the best performances of his spell at the club.The Saints scored twice in two minutes late on to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 victory as Mohamed Elyounoussi and Che Adams headed home James Ward-Prowse crosses.A Jan Bednarek own goal and a Son Heung-min effort either side of Armando Broja’s strike ...Full Story »

Kayne Ramsay was the late saviour for Ross County as his stoppage-time equaliser secured a 1-1 draw with Livingston.Alan Forrest gave Livingston the lead early in the second half, picking out the bottom corner in the 50th minute, before Ayo Obileye missed a penalty five minutes from time that could have sealed victory for the visitors.It was not to be for them, though, as the Staggies extended t...Full Story »

Diego Llorente earned Leeds a battling point in a breathless 3-3 draw at Aston Villa.The defender struck in the second half as the visitors hit back from 3-1 down.Philippe Coutinho pulled the strings in a whirlwind first half where he cancelled out Dan James’ opener before twice setting up Jacob Ramsey.James made it 3-2 before the break and Llorente ensured a pulsating game at Villa Park e...Full Story »

Antoine Semenyo enhanced his growing reputation as Bristol City deepened Reading’s relegation fears with a 2-1 Championship win at Ashton Gate.The 22-year-old striker fired his side in front from Andreas Weimann’s pass after 44 minutes and hit a post in the second half of a lively individual contribution.Semenyo was also involved in the second goal two minutes after the break, feedin...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker felt his side proved a point after bouncing back from their humiliating FA Cup defeat to Boreham Wood with a 3-1 win over Birmingham.Goals from Ryan Christie, Dominic Solanke – his 20th of the season – and Jaidon Anthony – saw the Cherries climb back up to second place in the Championship table.The hosts were given a scare when Onel Hernandez br...Full Story »

Jota grabbed a delightful double as Celtic emerged from a pulsating Pittodrie encounter with a 3-2 win over Aberdeen.The visitors were two goals to the good after 20 minutes with counters from the Portuguese winger and midfielder Matt O’Riley, both back in the side.Celtic looked well in control until goals after the break from Dons striker Christian Ramirez and midfielder Lewis Ferguson dr...Full Story »

Wilfried Zaha’s night went from the sublime to the ridiculous with a superb solo equaliser followed by an awful penalty miss as Crystal Palace came from behind to draw 1-1 at Norwich.The Canaries needed a win to move out of the Premier League relegation zone but they had to settle for a point at Carrow Road.Teemu Pukki’s first goal in over 11 and a half hours had the hosts ahead afte...Full Story »

James Tavernier scored one goal and set up another as Rangers beat Hibernian 2-0.Tavernier’s fifth-minute penalty sent Rangers on their way to victory at Ibrox.Hibs had a decent spell during a first-half blizzard but Alfredo Morelos put the game beyond the visitors with an emphatic finish in the 57th minute, although Shaun Maloney’s side rallied late on.The roar that greeted the seco...Full Story »

Dominic Solanke scored his 20th goal of the season to help Bournemouth move back into second place after an incident-packed 3-1 win at home to Birmingham.Ryan Christie opened the scoring and Jaidon Anthony sealed the victory as the Cherries made amends for Sunday’s shock FA Cup defeat at home to non-league Boreham Wood.The hosts had Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma sent off in the seco...Full Story »

Peterborough were brought crashing down to earth after their FA Cup joy last weekend as they were beaten 4-0 at relegation rivals Cardiff.Cardiff came into this crucial relegation clash battle-hardened by their 1-0 win at bottom-of-the-table Barnsley and never looked in danger of losing after hitting the front as early as the fifth minute.Visiting manager Darren Ferguson admitted pre-match that ...Full Story »

Southampton scored twice in two minutes to deal Tottenham’s top-four chances a bitter blow as they won a breathless game 3-2 in a rain-soaked north London.Spurs looked to be heading towards the points going into the final 10 minutes as a Jan Bednarek own goal and a Son Heung-min effort either side of Armando Broja’s strike gave them a 2-1 lead.But headed goals from Mohamed Elyounouss...Full Story »